Scheduled MonumentsNorthern IrelandFermanaghBurnt mound / fulacht fiadh
PREHISTORIC · BURNT MOUND

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh

Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
NISMR MonID 9335
Period
PREHISTORIC
Site type
BURNT MOUND
Nation
Northern Ireland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Burnt mound is a prehistoric burnt mound or fulacht fiadh located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. These monuments, characteristic of Bronze Age settlement patterns across Ireland, typically comprise heaps of fire-cracked stone accumulated from repeated heating and cooling cycles, often associated with cooking places or metalworking activities. The site represents evidence of early pastoral and domestic practices in the Bronze Age landscape of Ulster, contributing to the archaeological record of prehistoric land use in the region. Such sites are particularly prevalent in Irish archaeology and provide material traces of quotidian activities in prehistoric communities.

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh is a scheduled monument protected by Department for Communities NI under reference 9335. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Burnt mound is a prehistoric burnt mound or fulacht fiadh located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) under reference 9335.

What period does Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh date from?

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a burnt mound. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by DfC Northern Ireland (NISMR) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Ni. The official designation reference is 9335.

What other scheduled monuments are near Burnt mound / fulacht fiadh?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone (4.5 km), Standing stone (4.6 km), Tree ring (5.9 km).

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